Join us on National Get Outdoors Day at Powderhorn Park, June 10
May 18, 2017 by Chee Xiong
Get outside, be active, and join us at Powderhorn Park as we celebrate the many wonders of the great outdoors! Get Outdoors Day provides an opportunity for children of all ages and backgrounds to discover fun recreational activities. Access to nature, green space, and outdoor recreation inspires young park users to live active, healthy lifestyles......
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The PopUp Dinner returns, Saturday, August 12! Tickets now available.
May 16, 2017 by Janette Law
After a hiatus in 2016, the PopUp Dinner Twin Cities will be back and more artful than ever, Saturday, August 12, 2017. Tickets are now available for the summer’s most anticipated picnic under the stars – a dinner in white, at a secret Minneapolis park location, with delightful ambiance and musical entertainment. Pre-sale tickets are.....
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Help us “Book It to the Parks,” June 21, celebrating Little Free Libraries at all Minneapolis recreation centers
May 15, 2017 by Janette Law
Over the last few weeks, tiny “houses” have been quietly popping up at recreation centers throughout Minneapolis. Small as they are, these 50+ little buildings will hold entire worlds. They’re Little Free Libraries, and thanks to a joint effort of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and our partners, every recreation and community center in the Minneapolis.....
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Parks – revealing stories through placemaking
April 25, 2017 by Tom Evers
Minneapolis is a city layered with stories and history – some yet to be uncovered, some being seen in a new light. With new discoveries, we can change how we look at our city and understand our past. For the past 5 years, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board have.....
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Janet Lansbury shares stories of spontaneous play
April 14, 2017 by Janette Law
Our Saturday, May 6, Next Generation of Parks™ speaker on “Celebrating Play” is renowned child-development expert Janet Lansbury, who will talk about embracing kids’ self-directed exploration of the outdoors. We invited Lansbury to share with us some stories of spontaneous play. She sent us the four stories below, telling us, “Trusting our child’s choices brings.....
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News Release | Join us for a community open house to learn about Water Works progress, May 1 or 2, 2017
April 11, 2017 by Janette Law
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Minneapolis Parks Foundation invite community members to learn about progress on the Water Works project Two community open houses will be held on Monday, May 1, 5:30-8pm, at Mill City Museum, and Tuesday, May 2, 11:30am-1:30pm, at the Crown Roller Mill Building. Minneapolis, Minn. – The Minneapolis Park and.....
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Join us at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park for the Earth Day Cleanup, April 22
April 4, 2017 by Chee Xiong
This event is free and open to all ages. Bags and gloves will be provided. Have your own gloves? Bring them! Saturday, April 22 – 9:30 am to noon Minnehaha Falls Park 4801 S. Minnehaha Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55417 (Look for us at Sea Salt building for check-in) The Minneapolis Parks Foundation is excited to.....
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Next Generation of Parks event, Saturday, May 6: “Celebrating Play” with Janet Lansbury
March 30, 2017 by Janette Law
Next Generation of Parks Event Series Continues Janet Lansbury, renowned early childhood development expert, talks about “Celebrating Play” Join us for a special family-friendly, Saturday-in-the-park talk, presented by Minnesota Public Radio, Saturday, May 6, 3-5pm, Brackett Recreation Center, Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minn. – The Minneapolis Parks Foundation welcomes early childhood development expert Janet Lansbury for the.....
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Six great places to #OptOutside this Friday
November 22, 2016 by Janette Law
If you’re thinking about getting in on the #OptOutside campaign, brought to you by outdoor retail cooperative REI, we have some ideas for you. Close to home and doable for a range of abilities, these six Minneapolis parks locations all make a great-outdoors alternative to standing in line this “Black Friday.” Enjoy! FARVIEW PARK Recommended.....
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Nationally renowned planner, Maurice Cox, to explore democratic design and citizen planning at free Next Generation of Parks event, Fri. Nov. 4
October 12, 2016 by Janette Law
The Next Generation of Parks™ event features Minnesota Public Radio’s Brandt Williams and a presentation by Juxtaposition Arts youth designers Minneapolis, Minn. – You’re invited to join the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and Minnesota Public Radio for an extraordinary evening featuring one of the foremost leaders of urban re-creation: Maurice Cox. As Planning Director for the.....
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